"What was the Chipko Andolan?" How did this Andolan ultimately benefit the local people and the environment?

(N/A) The Chipko Andolan (Hug the Trees Movement) was a non-violent protest where women of Reni village in Garhwal hugged the tree trunks to prevent contractors from felling them.
This Andolan quickly spread to other parts of the country and forced the government to rethink their priorities regarding the use of forest produce, which consequently benefited the local people by ensuring their access to forest resources.
The environment was saved from permanent damage, which helped in maintaining the quality of soil and protecting the sources of water.